Tee Time: High Vista surrounded by vistas

The fairways at High Vista are surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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By TOM AND SONJA HORANTimes-News Correspondents

Published: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:20 p.m.

Tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, midway between Asheville and Hendersonville and only five minutes from the Asheville-Hendersonville airport in Mills River, you’ll find one of the area’s best-kept secrets, High Vista Country Club.

The fairways at High Vista are surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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High Vista Country Club offers a par 72, 18-hole championship course designed by Tom Jackson that winds through mature pines and towering oaks, past vibrant flowers and around tranquil ponds. The scenic Chestnut Mountain ridge provides a scenic backdrop with views that will take your breath away.

Fairways are always in impeccable shape and fast greens with considerable break will have you flexing your best golfing muscles.

“High Vista offers a true scenic mountain golf experience with five sets of tees to suit players of all levels. It’s really hard to keep your head down during your swing due to all the scenic views around you,” said Patrick Warren, General Manager and PGA Pro at High Vista. “We put more than $125,000 into course improvements last year and the greens are in great shape going into the season.”

Warren provides PGA Certified Instruction to juniors and adults. He was honored in 2005 with the Tri-State PGA Junior Golf Leadership Award and is also a two-time winner of the President’s Council Award for Growing the Game. Individual and group lessons are offered along with computerized video analysis, club fitting and club repair.

Besides the Junior Olympic size pool and lighted tennis courts, High Vista offers a very active social calendar year-round to its members. Also on site is the Robinson Pub overlooking the golf course and a formal dining facility, the Laurel Room, that can accommodate up to 150 seated guests plus a veranda and deck with exceptional 180 degree mountain views. Here you have the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony, party, business or corporate event. And, if you are considering a golf outing, High Vista is the perfect venue. Tournaments are greatly encouraged and an experienced staff is there to assist you with your planning.

While many people think that you must live inside the gated community of High Vista Country Club in order to join or even play golf is just not the case. The exclusive, semi-private club offers a variety of membership levels with many amenities for golfers and non-golfers, residents and non-residents alike. Public play and use of event space is welcome.

Available until April 30, two golfers can play 18 holes of golf and have lunch* on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $70. (*Mention this article. Choose from select items on Turn Menu. Tee times are required and this offer is not valid with any other offer).

For information contact High Vista Country Club at 828-891-1986 or online at highvistagolf.com. For tournament info, ask for Patrick Warren. Membership offers are currently available, and you can contact Natalie Kramer for that information. High Vista is located at 88 Country Club Road in Mills River.

Escape to one of WNC’s best kept secrets and enjoy a true mountain golfing experience.

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